From May 2023, and continuing through the next school year, the partnership between BTS Spark and WASA will see BTS Spark’s professional coaches providing one-to-one personalized leadership coaching for WASA members. This partnership seeks to grow and develop the leadership skills of school and district leaders across Washington state.
“Leadership is contextual”, says Sean Slade, co-Head of BTS Spark, North America, “which is why a personalized approach to leadership development is so needed.”
“Mindsets influence behavior and it’s not unusual for a school leader’s fixed-mindset to prevent them reaching their full leadership potential. Our coaches are highly skilled at identifying these mindtraps and supporting leaders in developing strategies to address them. We look forward to helping WASA members grow their leadership styles throughout the process.”
Joel Aune, Executive Director of WASA adds, “We’re excited to be able to offer this benefit to our members and provide them with the opportunity to extend their personal leadership skills and progress the culture of their schools.”
“During these times of uncertainty, having leaders who are dynamic yet empathetic is critical to the success of our school communities. The BTS Spark mindset curriculum focuses on these all-important human and transformational aspects of leadership.”
About WASA
The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) is an organization for professional administrators that is committed to leadership. This leadership includes providing equity and excellence in student learning and developing competent, ethical, and visionary leaders.
About BTS Spark
BTS Spark is the social impact practice of BTS, a global, multi-award-winning leadership consultancy. It provides professional leadership coaching services to education and NFP leaders at not-for-profit prices – deploying highly-qualified leadership coaches who work with school leaders to help them feel confident, resourceful, and fully capable. BTS Spark believes all students and teachers should have the opportunity to thrive through empowered, supportive school leadership.
